Popeyes in Winder holding fundraiser for 2-year-old Tripp Halstead

Monday

Popeyes in Winder is teaming up with the Barrow County community to raise funds for a 2-year-old as he continues his recovery at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.

Tripp Halstead, struck by a tree branch in October while playing outside his daycare facility in Winder, was recently transferred to Scottish Rite from Egleston, where he was in critical condition for much of his stay.

Tripp suffered a traumatic brain injury, which has left him in an infant-like state, according to his dad, Bill Halstead, who is posting updates to his son's Facebook page on a daily basis.

Popeyes is one of many businesses that have stepped up to help raise funds to donate to the Halstead family for Tripp's mounting medical bills.

The restaurant, located at 126 E. May St., will donate 10 percent of every sale made from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. today to help offset the boy's medical expenses. Popeyes' Winder customers who want to make additional donations to help defray the toddler's medical costs can also do that during today's fundraiser.

"At Popeyes Winder, we aim to show our support of the community in any way that we can," said franchise owner Ali Kassam. "We wish for healing of young Tripp and hope our efforts will aid in a speedy recovery."